VOL. XLIII

No. 15

10-April-2000

IRAN

Iran Boosts Non-Oil Exports To $3.1Bn

Irans non-oil exports rose by 7% in the fiscal year ending 19 March, according to a report released by the Iranian news agency, IRNA, on 3 April. According to the report, non-oil exports rose during this period to $3.1bn from $2.9bn in the previous year. IRNA also said that 12,456 tons of non-oil commodities were exported last year, of which carpets were the main item. Other items included chemicals ($333mn), pistachios...